The most welcome change is the apparent return of the hybrid SIM slot. This slot supports either a SIM or a microSD card, although phones with this option usually have a separate, SIM-only slot as well. This would be a welcome return, as microSD cards are a cheap yet effective way to expand phone storage. It also comes in the wake of those aforementioned storage price hikes.
New leak reveals how budget phones could change in wake of RAM crisis… By • March 23, 2026 • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A leaker has claimed that a number of changes are coming to smartphones, presumably due to the RAM crisis. …
… Which Android phone will suffer the most due to the RAM crisis? 507 votes Motorola Razr 2026 Ryan Haines / Android Authority Motorola is the top foldable phone maker in the US , accounting for nearly 50% of the market according to the IDC. …
… These skyrocketing costs are associated with the AI/RAM crisis . The company claimed that storage costs were very high when it first unveiled the Next 2, adding that it was therefore already under “significant cost pressure.” However, it chose to open pre-orders and release it as planned. …
… By • April 28, 2026 • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google Ryan Haines / Android Authority The RAM crisis gripping tech markets shows no signs of easing — and in some cases, it may get worse. …
… OPPO, OnePlus, vivo, and Xiaomi have all raised prices in various markets in the wake of the RAM crisis. So we don’t blame you if you want the AI bubble to burst. …
… In fact, the company said pre-orders saw a double-digit increase over the Galaxy S25 series . “With cost pressures severe due to rising semiconductor prices and the increasing burden of logistics costs, the MX business unit has ultimately been forced to enter an emergency management system,” a Sams… …
… By • March 21, 2026 • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google As the RAM crisis continues to bite , the first smartphone releases of 2026 are having to contend with the limited availability and rising costs of precious memory. …
… This warning also follows a report last month that the division had entered Smartphone makers have been forced to raise prices or reduce profits due to the RAM crisis . …
… Skip all variants in between with an identity crisis. The Galaxy A37 is almost a Galaxy A57, and that’s more than enough for a phone that costs well under $500. …
… No one will be able to escape rising component costs, and every company has to decide how to handle price increases. Samsung did what I expected, offering modest upgrades while raising prices on some Galaxy S26 models . …